Monster Eye Cupcakes
Monster Eye Cupcakes are a whimsical treat that brings a spooky touch to any occasion, especially Halloween. With a moist vanilla and chocolate base, topped with vibrant green frosting and charming gummy eyeballs, these cupcakes are as delicious as they are fun. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in sweet nostalgia, they offer an exciting baking adventure for all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp whole milk (for frosting)
- Green food coloring (for frosting)
- Gummy eyeballs (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by milk and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Spoon the batter into liners and bake for about 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with green buttercream and adding gummy eyeballs on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg